Feeling the cold? Despite cranking the heating up to full blast, the chilly winter breeze has a habit of creeping up on us when we least expect it. So to avoid feeling the cold this winter, warm up with a handmade hot water bottle cover.

Made with soft, snuggly fleece, this simple sewing pattern is so easy to recreate, and will keep you toasty and snug during the colder winter climate. We've chosen a love heart motif, but you can choose any a pattern of your choice, if you'd prefer. Keep for yourself to snuggle up next to in bed, or give as a gorgeous, thoughtful Christmas gift to someone special.

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You will need

Fleece fabric (in a colour of your choice)

Bondaweb

Needle and thread

Ribbon (for ties)

To make

1. Following the diagram (below), cut out two hot-water bottle shapes from fleece.

2. Enlarge heart template (below) to 14cm high and trace onto the Bondaweb.

3. Cut out and press onto the reverse of cream fleece. Cut out and iron onto centre of one hot-water bottle piece.

4. Zigzag stitch around the outer edge. Cut four 20cm lengths of narrow ribbon for ties. Neaten lower edge of both cover pieces. Press under a 2cm hem and insert ribbon ties under hems, about 8cm apart. Pin and stitch the hem.

Still have a stash of unused fabric to use up? Fret not! Try one of these clever craft projects and chic sewing patterns to transform unused spare cuts of fabric into practical, stylish makes for around the home. Your fabric will never go unused again!

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